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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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